NR 545 FINAL EXAM 2024 WITH 100%
VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
ALREADY. A GRADED
What are some important factors to assess in pregnant adolescents? - low or high pre-
pregnancy weight, poor weight gain, young age at menarche, high risk behaviors
(drinking, smoking, drugs), anemia (not as big of an increase in RBS but 150% increase
in blood volume), unhealthy lifestyle, chronic disease, history of eating disorders, mental
health, availability of support, and access to public assistance
What are some risks for baby of adolescent mom? - malnutrition, issues with
breastfeeding, lack of resources, increased risk for abuse and neglect, preterm birth,
low birth weight, infant mortality, tend to score lower on assessments of knowledge,
language development, and cognition
GCT stands for - glucose challenge test
OGTT stands for - oral glucose tolerance test
How many grams of carbohydrates are given in the GCT? What do you want it to
measure? - 50 g ; less than 150
How many grams of carbohydrates are given in the OGTT? How long is it? - 100 g ; 4
hours of blood glucose testing
Risk factors for Gestational diabetes mellitus? - BMI greater than 25, family history of
type 2 diabetes, asian population, primigravida, and normal maternal age (20-30 years)
Medical nutrition therapy - manage blood glucose without the use of medication
Recommended diet includes: - 1. healthy fats
2. complex carbs, limit simple carbohydrates such as juices, soda, candy, and fruit
3. high protein
4. lots of colorful vegetables
Risks of GDM to baby - hypoglycemia at birth, shivering, larger than normal size
(macrosomia), congenital anomalies, respiratory distress syndrome, hyperbilirubinemia,
hypocalcemia
, Risk of GDM to mom - difficult labor, C-section and associated risks, vaginal tearing,
dystocia, UTIs, yeast infections, hydramnios, preeclampsia, and ketoacidosis
Three conclusive signs of pregnancy are - fetal heartbeat, fetal movement, and
visualization of fetus by ultrasound
Cocaine use during pregnancy can cause the following - stroke, clots, and premature
birth
What is the most accurate way to diagnose fetal abnormalities during pregnancy? -
amniocentesis
Common signs and symptoms experienced during pregnancy are - heartburn, ankle
edema, constipation
True/False: the ovarian cycle happens prior to the uterine cycle each month - false
The hormone pregnancy - progesterone
Sex cells are the result of - meiosis
The umbilical cord has ______ vein that carries _________ blood - one; oxygenated
The umbilical cord has ______ arteries that carry _________ blood - two; deoxygenated
Jobs of the placenta - 1. Facilitate nutrients, gas, and endocrine transfer/functions
2. Expands until 20 weeks and then continues to thicken throughout pregnancy
3. Has a maternal and fetal portion
The three fetal circulatory adaptations are - 1. Ductus arteriosus
2. Foramen ovale
3. Ductus venosus
Ductus arteriosus - an opening between the aorta and the pulmonary artery that allows
blood to push through due to pressure, bypassing the lungs
Ductus venosus - connects the umbilical vein to the inferior vena cava, bypassing the
liver
Foramen ovale - hole between the right and left atria to allow plus to bypass the lungs
The cycle of intimate partner violence usually follows what pattern - tension building -
acute explosion - honeymoon
True/False: healthcare providers need consent from an adult victim to report IPV to
authorities - true